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Ex-Saints OG Jamar Nesbit is suing the NFL, claiming the league didn't inform players that the weight-loss supplement StarCaps contained a banned substance.

According to Nesbit's complaint, the NFL knew that StarCaps contained bumetanide but failed to notify the Players Association or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Nesbit lost his starting job when he was suspended for four games in 2008, and he's now without a job altogether. Thu, Aug 12, 2010 09:16:00 AM

Though he started 64 straight games for the Saints from 2004-2007, Nesbit lost his starting job to Carl Nicks when he was suspended four games in the StarCaps net. Now 33, he'll be limited to a reserve role with his next team. Thu, Mar 4, 2010 06:40:00 PM

Saints G Jamar Nesbit, who was suspended four games earlier this season, filed suit Tuesday against StarCaps, the maker of a weight-loss supplement, alleging it was spiked with a diuretic banned by the NFL.

The NFL considers players fully responsible for what is in their bodies, so Nesbit went after StarCaps for his lost salary instead. Nesbit's leftover pills were reportedly tested and found to include Bumetanide (the same substance for which Deuce McAllister and others have tested positive), which was not listed as an ingredient. It sounds like Nesbit may have a case, but it's unlikely to affect the suspensions of other players. Tue, Oct 28, 2008 09:12:00 PM

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Though he started 64 straight games for the Saints from 2004-2007, Nesbit lost his starting job to Carl Nicks when he was suspended four games in the StarCaps net. Now 33, he'll be limited to a reserve role with his next team.

Saints G Jamar Nesbit, who was suspended four games earlier this season, filed suit Tuesday against StarCaps, the maker of a weight-loss supplement, alleging it was spiked with a diuretic banned by the NFL.

The NFL considers players fully responsible for what is in their bodies, so Nesbit went after StarCaps for his lost salary instead. Nesbit's leftover pills were reportedly tested and found to include Bumetanide (the same substance for which Deuce McAllister and others have tested positive), which was not listed as an ingredient. It sounds like Nesbit may have a case, but it's unlikely to affect the suspensions of other players.

NFL suspended OG Jamar Nesbit four games for violating the league's policy on anabolic steroids and related substances.

The suspension begins immediately, so Nesbit will be eligible to rejoin the team on October 20. With Jammal Brown leaving Week 3 with a groin injury, the Saints may be down two starters on the offensive line.

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Saints RB Daniel Lasco is out for the season with a bulging disc in his spine.

Per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the injury will end Lasco's season but is not considered career threatening. Mainly a special teamer, Lasco suffered the injury in kickoff coverage during New Orleans' Week 10 win over Buffalo.

Saints TE Josh Hill underwent surgery to repair the ring finger on his left hand.

The finger had apparently been locked at a "90-degree angle" during the season. Including the playoffs, Hill caught 22 passes for 228 yards and two touchdowns. He's signed for $2 million for the 2018 season.

Saints placed LG Andrus Peat on injured reserve with a broken fibula and a high-ankle sprain, ending his season.

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the ligament damage in Peat's ankle isn't as bad as originally feared, and he'll make a full recovery. Expect the Saints to take it easy on Peat in spring work, but he should be 100% well before training camp. Senio Kelemete will handle left guard the rest of the way.

Strief is recovering from November ACL surgery. He's signed through 2018 but there's concerns about his health and role with Ryan Ramczyk locked in as the Saints' right tackle. Strief would likely have to settle for swing duties if he returns.